"Look down"
Reviewed September, 2021 by OrangeBackpacker
Neat area to walk around and check out the sculptures. You can find a bit of history to read about on the plaques & in the sidewalk.
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In 1995, the Texas Trees Foundation dedicated Pioneer Plaza to the City of Dallas providing a focal point with historical significance for downtown Dallas. The Plaza commemorates Dallas' beginnings by celebrating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas. The site features native plants and trees and a flowing stream in a natural setting and a re-creation of a cattle drive in bronze with longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horses. Each piece of bronze art was created by artist Robert Summers of Glen Rose, Texas. It is located adjacent to the Dallas Convention Center at Young and Griffin between the historical Pioneer Cemetery and the Dallas Convention Center. Pioneer Plaza represents the largest public open space in the central business district.
Other features of Pioneer Plaza include a waterfall, man-made cliffs, native plant life and the small historic details on the sculptures.
TripAdvisor® Reviews
"Cowboy spirit downtown Dallas!"
Reviewed August, 2021 by Mark T
The park is located near the 6th-floor museum and Daily Plaza that the JFK assassination took place. It was walkable for me. The Pioneer Plaza is a small and beautiful park. You will see cowboy...
"Beautiful Sculptures of cattle herding"
Reviewed July, 2021 by Nell-South
Beautiful life-size sculptures of cuddles in the Cowboys herding them. A must see to understand the true part of Texas.
